Nico Huysamen
Founder & Director, Tora Technologies
Cape Town, South Africa
Nico is the Founder & Director of Tora Technologies, the independent South African software company that builds and operates Rebill. He has almost two decades of experience building SaaS products across payments, identity, and fintech, and started Rebill to give South African freelancers, consultants, and small businesses an invoicing tool that genuinely fits the local market: SARS-compliant, POPIA-ready, WhatsApp-first, and priced for a small business budget.
Tora Technologies builds the product, supports the customers, and pays SARS from the same country you do. If you have a question about a Rebill post or want to flag something that is wrong, email [email protected] directly.
Areas of expertise
- SaaS product engineering
- Invoicing and billing software
- SARS-compliant tax invoicing
- Paystack, Yoco, and PayFast payment integrations
- POPIA compliance for small businesses
- Recurring billing and subscription management
- WhatsApp Business API and messaging workflows
Articles by Nico Huysamen
Statement of Account in South Africa: What It Is, Example and How to Send One
What a statement of account is, a worked example with opening balance, invoices, payments and closing balance, when to send one, how it differs from an invoice and from a SARS statement, and how to send one free in Rebill.
FundamentalsInvoice Numbering in South Africa: Formats and Rules
How to number invoices in South Africa. SARS sequential number rules, common formats, multi-client tips, and avoiding duplicates.
Getting PaidHow Does Paystack Work for South African Businesses?
How Paystack works for South African businesses: fees, setup, supported card types, connecting to invoicing, and payouts to your bank account.
Small BusinessHow to Track Business Expenses in South Africa
A practical guide to tracking business expenses in South Africa for SARS and profitability. What to track, categorising, and simple tools.
Getting PaidHow to Add a Payment Link to an Invoice in South Africa
How to add a Paystack, Yoco, or PayFast payment link to your invoice in South Africa so clients can pay by card instantly. Step-by-step guide with Rebill.
Getting PaidHow to Charge Late Fees on Invoices in South Africa
How to legally charge late fees on overdue invoices in South Africa. Legal basis, setting a rate, grace periods, and automating late fees.
FundamentalsQuote vs Invoice: When to Send Which in South Africa
When to send a quote and when to send an invoice in South Africa, what acceptance means legally, and how to convert one into the other. In Rebill an accepted quote becomes an invoice in one click.
SARS & VATPOPIA Compliance Checklist for Invoicing in South Africa
A practical POPIA checklist for businesses that invoice clients: what belongs on an invoice, what to tell clients, retention versus SARS's five years, Information Officer registration, operator agreements and marketing rules.
SARS & VATWhat is an Abridged Tax Invoice in South Africa?
Abridged tax invoices in South Africa: simplified SARS-compliant invoices for R50-R4,999 sales. When to use one and required fields.
Small BusinessRecurring Billing in South Africa: What It Is, Who Needs It and How to Set It Up
Recurring billing explained for South African businesses: the types of recurring billing, who should use it, how it differs from a debit order, and a step-by-step setup with monthly anchors, WhatsApp delivery and reminders.
Getting PaidHow to Chase a Late Invoice Payment in South Africa
A practical escalation process for chasing overdue invoices in South Africa. Scripts per stage, when to charge late fees, and when to escalate legally.
Freelancer GuidesHow to Invoice International Clients from South Africa: Currency, VAT and Getting Paid
Invoicing overseas clients from South Africa: which currency to bill in, when exported services are zero-rated for VAT and the proof SARS wants, exchange rates, exchange control, and Wise vs Payoneer vs SWIFT vs PayPal fees.
SARS & VATShould I Register for VAT in South Africa?
Practical guide to VAT registration in South Africa. The R1 million threshold, voluntary registration, pros and cons, and invoice impact.
Getting PaidPaystack vs Yoco vs PayFast for SA Invoices
Paystack vs Yoco vs PayFast for South African small businesses: fees, setup, card types, EFT support, and which gateway suits you best.
Getting PaidInvoice Payment Terms in South Africa Explained
Guide to invoice payment terms for South African small businesses: Net 7, Net 14, Net 30, EOM, COD, and how to pick the right ones.
FundamentalsInvoice vs Tax Invoice in South Africa: The Difference
Invoice or tax invoice? The difference in South Africa, the fields SARS adds once you register for VAT, and when to use each. In Rebill the title switches the moment you add a VAT number.
FundamentalsWhat is a Tax Invoice in South Africa? (Definition)
A clear definition of a tax invoice in South Africa: required fields, full vs abridged invoices, and a worked example.
Small BusinessBest Invoice Software in South Africa (2026)
Honest comparison of the best invoicing software for South African small businesses in 2026. Pricing, SA features, payment gateways, fit.
SARS & VATHow to Create a VAT Invoice in South Africa: SARS Checklist and Example
How to create a SARS-compliant VAT invoice in South Africa. When to charge VAT, calculating the 15%, full vs abridged tax invoices, the 15 required fields, a worked example and a checklist.
WhatsApp InvoicingHow to Send an Invoice via WhatsApp in South Africa
Send a professional invoice via WhatsApp in South Africa. Manual and automated methods, with payment links included, step by step.